phục tùng
verbadjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [fʊwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ tʊwŋ͡m˨˩]Huế [fʊwk͡p̚˨˩ʔ tʊwŋ͡m˦˩]Saigon [fʊwk͡p̚˨˩˨ tʊwŋ͡m˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
phục tùng means to submit to; to listen to; to yield to.
Chinese characters: 服從
Meanings of phục tùng in English
Verb
- to submit to, to listen to, to yield to, to obey
Adjective
- subservient
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 服從 (“to obey”).
Frequently asked questions
What does phục tùng mean in English?
phục tùng (verb) means "to submit to; to listen to; to yield to".
How do you pronounce phục tùng?
IPA: Hanoi [fʊwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ tʊwŋ͡m˨˩]; Saigon [fʊwk͡p̚˨˩˨ tʊwŋ͡m˨˩]. Tones: phục — heavy tone (nặng), tùng — falling tone (huyền).
Is phục tùng a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. phục tùng is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 服從.